The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter tells Blender magazine: “‘Gangsta rap’ was a ploy to convince black people to kill each other. ‘Gangsta rap’ didn’t exist.”

“the bicoastal feud between slain rappers Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. was fueled “by the government and the media, to stop another great black leader from existing.”

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I think Gangsta rap was created from people conveying the struggles they went through or seen in their environment. I don’t think the government is behind the deaths of Tupac & Biggie either.

Damn Keri Hilson need more shine…

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This video was done on no budget(0$). The song WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE is on Alicia Keys new album AS I AM. This is an noncommissioned music video. This video was done independently of the artists.

Created by Rogue Films
Directed by Kamal Robinson

Kanye West & John Mayer – Bittersweet

 
Photos via Alicia-Keys.net

Alicia Keys is looking sexy as usual…

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Alicia Keys ft. Ludacris – Like You’ll Never See Me Again Remix

Didn’t see Luda being on this track but he did his thing.

Kanye West made a  killing with the 4 awards for, Best Rap Solo(Stronger), Best Rap Song(Good Life), Best Rap Performance by a duo or group(Southside) & Best Rap Album(Graduation).

Rap Album: “Graduation,” Kanye West.
Rap Solo Performance: “Stronger,” Kanye West.
Rap Performance by a Duo or Group: “Southside,” Common, featuring Kanye West.
Rap/Sung Collaboration: “Umbrella,” Rihanna Featuring Jay-Z.
Rap Song: “Good Life,” Aldrin Davis, Mike Dean, Faheem Najm & Kanye West, songwriters (J. Ingram & Q. Jones, songwriters) (Kanye West Featuring T-Pain)
R&B Album: “Funk This,” Chaka Khan.
R&B Song: “No One,” Dirty Harry, Kerry Brothers & Alicia Keys, songwriters (Alicia Keys).
Contemporary R&B Album: “Because of You,” Ne-Yo.
Female R&B Vocal Performance: Alicia Keys
Urban/Alternative Performance: “Daydreamin’,” Lupe Fiasco, featuring Jill Scott.

Performances are below

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From 12/19, video was released today…
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